PowerSecure International Inc., a leading provider of utility and energy technology based in North Carolina, bought the company for $15 million. It plans to keep Solais’ Connecticut office and 10 employees in Stamford.

“We are particularly happy that the purchasing company has indicated that they expect to keep the Solais Connecticut team in place,” CI officials said in a statement. “Acquisitions are an exciting time for entrepreneurs—and further validation that our process of identifying companies we think will be successful and helping guide their growth is right on track.”

About the author

Jennifer Bissell was a reporter for both the Fairfield and Westchester business journals from 2012-2014. She attended the University of Minnesota and contributed to several regional publications including the St. Paul Pioneer Press, St. Cloud Times and Twin Cities Business magazine.